Surfactant
SODIUM C12-14 SEC-PARETH-8 CARBOXYLATE
Safety score · 0–100
Fine
Derived from EU CosIng regulatory status, PubChem hazard data and published research. How we score.
A branched (sec-alkyl) C12-14 ether carboxylate with 8 EO units. Mild cleansing surfactant; the branched alcohol structure gives different solubility and foam to linear analogues but is less readily biodegradable.
Function
Skin benefits
- Mild cleansing with branched-chain solubility
- Good foam in sulfate-free systems
- Compatible with hard water
Known concerns
- Branched secondary alcohol base less biodegradable than linear
- Standard 1,4-dioxane impurity caveat
References
EU CosIng database
European Commission cosmetic ingredient registry: regulatory status, restrictions, authorised functions.
Related surfactants
Same plant / compound family
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